Album Reviews
Nelly - Nelly 5.0
Nelly returns with Nelly 5.0 which has generated "Just a Dream," his first top 5 pop hit in five years. The album includes production by Jim Jonsin, Dr. Luke, and Polow Da Don.
Ke$ha - Cannibal
'Cannibal' by Ke$ha is an EP released as a companion to her full-length album 'Animal.' It includes the #1 hit single "We R Who We R."
Black Eyed Peas - The Beginning
'The Beginning' is Black Eyed Peas follow up to their massively successful album 'The E.N.D.' It includes the hit single "The Time (Dirty Bit)."
Avril Lavigne - Goodbye Lullaby
Goodbye Lullaby is Avril Lavigne's fourth studio album. It includes the hit single "What the Hell." Butch Walker, Deryck Whibley, and Max Martin are among the producers who worked on the album.
Britney Spears - Femme Fatale
'Femme Fatale' is Britney Spears' seventh studio album. It includes the top 10 hit singles "Hold It Against Me" and "Till the World Ends." Producers on the project include Max Martin, Dr. Luke, Bloodshy, and Benny Blanco.
Lady Gaga - Born This Way
Born This Way is the second full-length album from Lady Gaga. It includes the singles "Born This Way," "Judas," and "The Edge of Glory." Fernando Garibay and RedOne are among the producers who worked on the project.
Barry Manilow - 15 Minutes
Review of Barry Manilow's album '15 Minutes.' It is an album about people who become well known and how they deal with their fame.
Kelly Clarkson - Stronger
'Stronger' is Kelly Clarkson's most consistently high quality album.
Fleetwood Mac - Extended Play
Legendary pop group Fleetwood Mac return with their first new studio music in a decade. It is a return to classic sounds.
Jason Mraz - Love Is a Four Letter Word
Love Is a Four Letter Word is Jason Mraz' fourth studio album and includes the top 10 hit single "I Won't Give Up."
Madonna - MDNA
Introduced by the single "Give Me All Your Luvin'," MDNA is the twelfth studio album from Madonna.
One Direction - Up All Night
Boy band One Direction release their first full-length album. It includes the hit single "What Makes You Beautiful."
Lana Del Rey - Born To Die
Lana Del Rey's 'Born To Die' is her full-length major label debut. It includes the hit single "Video Games."
Glee, the Christmas Album
Glee, the Christmas Album is a collection of holiday songs from the cast of the hit TV series Glee.
Michael Buble - Hollywood EP
This is a review of Michael Buble's 2010 Hollywood EP, containing studio and live tracks from his 2009 release Crazy Love.
Michael Jackson - Michael
'Michael' is a posthumous studio album from Michael Jackson. It includes guest appearances from Akon and 50 Cent as well as production work from Teddy Riley.
The Pretty Reckless - Light Me Up
'Light Me Up' is the debut album from pop-rock band The Pretty Reckless. The band is led by actress and vocalist Taylor Momsen of TV show 'Gossip Girl.' This debut album from the band hit the top 10 in the UK in 2010.
Rihanna - Talk That Talk
Rihanna adopts a breezy, distinctive sound on her sixth album.
Lana Del Rey - Lana Del Rey EP
Four key songs by Lana Del Rey are released as a collection just weeks in advance of her album 'Born To Die.'
Rihanna - Loud
'Loud' is Rihanna's fifth studio album. It includes the hit singles "Only Girl (In the World)" and "What's My Name?"
Susan Boyle - The Gift
'The Gift' is Susan Boyle's follow up to her nine million selling debut 'I Dreamed a Dream.'
Plain White T's - Wonders of the Younger
This is a review of the Plain White T's 'Wonders of the Younger,' which is the group's sixth album. It was released by Hollywood Records on December 7, 2010, with single "Rhythm of Love" preceding its release.
Beyonce - 4
4, the fourth studio album from Beyonce is reviewed. It includes the singles "Run the World (Girls)" and "Best Thing I Never Had." Babyface, Kanye West, Diane Warren, and Tricky Stewart are among the songwriting and production talents represented.
Glee, the Music, Presents the Warblers
Glee, the Music Presents the Warblers features music of the fictional Dalton Academy Warblers. The music is performed on the recordings by the Tufts University group The Beelzebubs with lead vocals from Glee cast members Darren Criss and Chris Colfer.
Selena Gomez and the Scene - When the Sun Goes Down
When the Sun Goes Down is the third album from Selena Gomez and the Scene. It includes the hit single "Who Says" and songs co-written by Britney Spears and Katy Perry.
Colbie Caillat - All Of You
All of You is Colbie Caillat's third studio album. It includes the singles "I Do" and "Brighter Than the Sun." Among the collaborators are Ryan Tedder and Common.
Justin Bieber - Under the Mistletoe
Justin Bieber's 'Under the Mistletoe' Christmas album includes the hit single "Mistletoe."
Christina Aguilera - Bionic
Bionic is Christina Aguilera's fourth studio album. It will be released June 8, 2010. Among the producers and songwriters working on the project are Linda Perry, Claude Kelly, and Polow da Don. The album includes the single "Not Myself Tonight."
Adele - 21
'21' is the second album from singer Adele. It includes the singles "Rolling In the Deep" and "Someone Like You." Producers include Rick Rubin, Ryan Tedder, and Paul Epworth
Christina Aguilera - Light & Darkness
Light & Darkness is Christina Aguilera's fourth studio album. It is expected to be released in early 2010. Among the producers and collaborators mentioned thus far are Linda Perry, DJ Premier, Sia, the Neptunes, Goldfrapp, and M.I.A.
Jonas Brothers - 'Lines, Vines and Trying Times'
'Lines, Vines and Trying Times' is the Jonas Brothers' fourth studio album. The producer working with the group is John Fields.
Clay Aiken - On My Way Here
On My Way Here is Clay Aiken's 4th full-length studio album. It was produced by Kipper.
Mariah Carey - E=MC2
E=MC2 by Mariah Carey is her 11th studio album. The first single "Touch My Body" was a #1 pop hit single.
The Click Five - Greetings From Imrie House
The debut album from the Click Five, is reviewed. The sound is classic power pop with a hint of Beatles and Beach Boys.
Ciara - The Evolution
'The Evolution' is Ciara's second solo album. It features the hit singles "Promise" and "Get Up" featuring Chamillionaire. Among the producers are Lil' Jon, Jazze Pha, Rodney Jerkins, and will.i.am
Daughtry - Daughtry
Daughtry is the band formed by American Idol season five contestant Chris Daughtry. This is their first album and it features the single It's Not Over.
Paula DeAnda - Paula DeAnda
This album includes the hit pop singles "Doing Too Much" and "Walk Away (Remember Me)."
Fall Out Boy - Infinity on High
This album features the #1 pop hit single "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race."
Green Day - Bullet in a Bible
CD and DVD package of concerts filmed in front of 65,000 fans at Milton Keynes, UK in June, 2005.
Josh Groban - Awake
Josh Groban's Awake is his 3rd studio album. It includes the first single "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)."
Paris Hilton - Paris
This album includes the hit single "Stars are Blind" as well as a remake of Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy."
Janet Jackson - Discipline
Discipline is Janet Jackson's first album since the early 80's to be recorded without the producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Janet Jackson - 20 Y.O.
The title of Janet Jackson's 20 Y.O. recognizes that it's been 20 years since her breakthrough album 'Control.' The songs on the album are produced by long-time collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis as well as Jermaine Dupri.
Elton John - The Captain & the Kid
Elton John's 'The Captain & the Kid' is a sequel to the classic 'Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy.' Many of the songs detail the relationship between Elton John and his long-term songwriting partner Bernie Taupin.
Jack Johnson - Sleep Through the Static
Singer/songwriter Jack Johnson's 5th studio album 'Sleep Through the Static' is reviewed. It includes the single "If I Had Eyes."
JoJo - The High Road
This is the second album by teen pop star JoJo. The album's lead single "Too Little Too Late" is a top 3 pop smash.
Jonas Brothers - Jonas Brothers
The second album from the Jonas Brothers, a boy band made up of 3 brothers. They have been Radio Disney favorites and are working toward graduating to mainstream pop.
Alicia Keys - Unplugged
Keys convinced MTV to revive their 'Unplugged' series of acoustic concerts in the summer of 2005. This collection is the souvenir for Alicia Keys' acoustic performance.
The Killers - Sam's Town
Sam's Town is the second album by Las Vegas band the Killers. It includes the single "When You Were Young."
Sean Kingston - Sean Kingston
The debut album by teen pop/reggae star Sean Kingston. It includes the hit singles "Beautiful Girls" and "Me Love."
Los Lonely Boys - Sacred
Los Lonely Boys' music is a blend of American roots music from blues to southern Texas conjunto band music. Los Lonely Boys is made up of the 3 Garza brothers.
Madonna - Confessions On a Dancefloor
Madonna's return from the commercial failure of 'American Life'
Barry Manilow - The Greatest Songs of the Fifties
Manilow covers a range of songs from rock n roll classics to pop standards.
Barry Manilow - The Greatest Songs of the Sixties
This album follows the #1 pop hit album The Greatest Songs of the Fifties with Barry Manilow versions of classic pop songs.
Matisyahu - Youth
Matisyahu is a Hasidic Jewish man who sings reggae and related sounds. This is his second studio album.
Katharine McPhee - Katharine McPhee
Katharine McPhee's self-titled debut album. The album includes the single "Over It."
Mika - Life in Cartoon Motion
The debut album from singer-songwriter Mika. It includes the hit single "Grace Kelly."
Ne-Yo - In My Own Words
This is the first album by the r&b singer-songwriter.
Now That's What I Call Music! 22
This set is chock full of top early 2006 pop hits.
Now That's What I Call Music! 23
Review of Now That's What I Call Music! 23. This set is chock full of top summer of 2006 pop hits.
Pharrell - In My Mind
Pharrell's first solo album includes guest performances from Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, and Nelly.
Pink - I'm Not Dead
This is Pink's first new album in 2 1/2 years and features the songs "Stupid Girls" and "Dear Mr. President" as well as work with top producers Billy Mann, Butch Walker, and Max Martin.
Daniel Powter - Daniel Powter
Daniel Powter's self-titled album features the hit single "Bad Day."
Prince - 3121
This album seems to split down the middle between stilted reworking of past classic Prince sounds and new songs that are impressively loose and entertaining.
Pussycat Dolls - PCD
It's really a Nicole Scherzinger solo album, but the illusion of a hot sextet of scantily clad women performing sexy pop-dance songs, with a few ballads thrown in, is kept up well.
Scissor Sisters - Ta-Dah
Ta-Dah by Scissor Sisters features the #1 UK hit single "I Don't Feel Like Dancing." It also features guest performances from Elton John.
Shakira - Oral Fixation, Vol. 2
This is the English-language followup to the Spanish-language 'Fijacion Oral, Vol. 1.'
Simple Plan - Simple Plan
This third Simple Plan includes collaborations with hot producer Nate "Danja" Hills. The first single is "When I'm Gone."
Ashlee Simpson - I Am Me
Simpson's second album includes the hit single "Boyfriend."
Jessica Simpson - A Public Affair
This is Jessica Simpson's first album in 3 years. The album consists primarily of 80's inspired dance music.
Soundtrack - Snakes on a Plane
The Snakes on a Plane soundtrack features remixed versions of songs from several top post-hardcore bands as well as new tracks from Cobra Starship and Cee-Lo
Rod Stewart - Still the Same...Great Rock Classics of Our Time
This is a 13 song set of cover versions of rock songs including "Still the Same," "It's a Heartache," "Fooled Around and Fell in Love," and more.
Justin Timberlake - FutureSex / LoveSounds
This is Justin Timberlake's second solo album. It features the #1 pop hit single "SexyBack."
Carrie Underwood - Some Hearts
Carrie Underwood is the 4th season winner of 'American Idol.' This album comfortably covers both mainstream pop and country.
Rob Thomas - ...Something To Be
Review Of Rob Thomas' album '...Something To Be'
Soundtrack - The Great Gatsby
Jay-Z executive produces a star packed album for Baz Luhrman's retelling of 'The Great Gatsby.'